the ladder is paid for by the nevada ir grakts, the state and nonprofit. >>> a bay area automaker bested to win one to have industry's most prestigious honors. t essla has won car of the year award for 2013. the news is already sending a charge through silicone valley. >> richard not surprised the model has made history today by being the first all-electric vehicle to win motor trend's car of the year. he agrees with motor trend's appraisal that the electric sedan rides as smooth as rolls royce, more efficiently than a prius and as fast as a sxoorts. >>itis scary. hold onto your hats. people don't expect electric cars to be that useful. they're expecting a compromise, and this car is -- is no compromise. >> four palo alto based t esslo which has struggled at times, it's a big boost. >> our goal was to build a truly compelling car regardless of its power train, gas, electric, hydro general, whenever it may be. >> silicon valley leaders say it's good for the valley's business sfls from the charging station to the batteries technology and actual batteries themselves, a smart grid technology